Pumaloi
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Soft, fluffy powdered rice steamed in a special pot, eaten with meat curries.
Region: Meghalaya (Khasi Hills)Occasion: Breakfast and mealsTime: 40 min + soakingServes: 4Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups sticky or local rice, soaked 2 hours
- A pinch of salt
- Water for steaming
Method
- Drain the soaked rice and let it dry slightly for 15 minutes.
- Pound or grind it coarsely, then sprinkle with a little water and salt so it is damp but not wet.
- Fill a cloth-lined steamer (traditionally a special wooden or clay steaming pot) loosely with the rice powder.
- Steam for 20–25 minutes until soft and fluffy.
- Serve warm with dohneiiong or other pork dishes.
History
Steamed rice powder dishes are part of traditional Khasi cooking, made with local rice varieties.
Significance
Pumaloi is often served at breakfast with tea or with meat at meals.